How to set a length size on a custom field using scriptrunner behaviour in Jira cloud

[Jyoti Mane]

I'd like to set a size in a custom field. I need allow only 65 characters

[Vando Goncalves (e-Core)]

Hi @Jyoti Mane 

Just to confirm, you're using Behaviors for Cloud, right?

I'm not sure if you will be able to do that, but other possible option would be using validators and setting this restriction in the create transition.

Go to Project Setting > Workflows

Edit the workflow for the affected issue type

Switch to Diagram mode

On Create transition, click on the Validators

Choose Add Validator > Regular Expression Check

If you would like to restrict the field to a specific length:  enter [0-9]{n}$

(n) reflects your desired field length.

You just need to set this on the required workflow transition (ideally after the initial field input is required)

(Originally posted here: https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Adaptavist-questions/How-do-I-set-a-character-limit-on-a-custom-field-using/qaq-p/762038)

[Joel Batac]

try this

def formField = getFieldById('customfield_XXXX')

def value = formField.getFormValue() as String

//formField.setAllowInlineEdit(false)

    if ((value).length() > 65 ) {

        //formField.setRequired(true)

        formField.setError("Max number of characters is 65")

    } else {

        formField.clearError()

        //formField.setRequired(true)

    }

[Jyoti Mane]

Thanks @Joel Batac 

This code did not work in ScriptRunner Behaviours for JIRA Cloud.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

I'm afraid Jira does not yet support SR's abilities to do a lot of things in Cloud, but we are working with Atlassian to try to get this sort of stuff added.